Nocturnal (Ability Series #1)

CHAPTER 35

NOCTURNAL - MARRIAGE

"You're Brooke, right? I remember you."

"Uh, yeah. What do you want?"

"I want to talk to you. Privately."

Early in the morning and this is how my ordinary day at school started. I honestly don't want to involve myself with the girl who's presently standing right in front of me. She's bad news and she acts like she can have all of the things that she desires without moving a muscle.

I irritatingly scratched my forehead, feeling annoyed just by seeing her mocking face up close. She's pretty, alright but not everything can be solved through beauty alone.

"I don't think so. My first class will be starting soon and I don't want to be late." I was about to take a step forward when she grabbed my arm and faced me.

"It will not take long. I just need to ask you something important." She said between gritted teeth.

I swear, I saw burning flames inside of her dark eyes. Is she mad about something that concerns me? What is it then? I literally have no idea.

"You can ask now. I'll listen." I tried my best to remain calm. It's not my nature to start a fight and I don't want to make an enemy out of her either.

She sighed. "Fine, just meet me later at the entrance of the cafeteria. I'll be waiting."

I shook my head. She finally removed her hand from my arm. And now it's my time to grab hers.

"We can talk about it now." I shot back emphasizing the word now. I released her arm in a forced way.

I'll be busy later 'cause we're having a summative test in our first subject this afternoon. I already reviewed my notes at home but I still need to memorize some terms and sentences that can be possibly included in the exam.

She creased her perfectly shaped eyebrows while blinking her eyes. "Okay, fine. Are you Aiden's new girlfriend?" My eyes widened because of her bluntness.

I can't believe she said that in a straight face.

"No, I'm not." I answered honestly. She checked my eyes wondering if I'm going to look away after saying those words.

Why would I be guilty? In the first place, I hated that guy. He has all of the traits that I loathed in a man. I only set that aside since he was the one who saved me when my life was in danger. I'm grateful to him and I always will be.

"Are you sure?" She asked again. I nodded.

"Yes. Got anything else to ask?" I wanted her to feel that I'm not interested in hearing her next question.

Why the hell did she ask me that silly question? Do I look like a girl who digs bad boys? And I don't even like men in the first place. She needs to chill. If she's desperate enough to know Aiden's new girlfriend then she should've asked it to him directly. Just because she once saw me and him talked before doesn't mean there's something going on between us.

I cleared my throat when she began to sniffed. Okay, she's already crying and I don't know what to do.

I watched her wipe the tears streaming down her cheeks. "I just couldn't believe we broke up. I still love him and I want him back." She sobbed.

I'm aware that I look like a stupid human being right now that doesn't know how to comfort a crying person standing before me.

I bit my lower lip and gently tapped her shoulders. "Please stop crying. They might think I bullied you." I told her but her crying got worsened.